Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged 8-Port PoE Switch with 2x SFP

Overview

The Cisco IE-3300-8P2S-E is a managed industrial Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable Gigabit networking in environments where standard office equipment cannot operate. It features eight PoE+ ports sharing a 360-watt power budget and two SFP fiber slots for high-speed uplinks. Built with a rugged chassis and modular design, this switch withstands vibration, dust, and wide temperature ranges, making it suitable for control cabinets, roadside enclosures, and outdoor kiosks.

Its DIN-rail mounting simplifies installation, while optional expansion modules allow port counts to increase up to twenty-six as network demands grow. Running Cisco IOS XE software, it integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco Catalyst management tools, enabling efficient configuration and monitoring for IT teams.

Key features

• Eight PoE+ ports provide power and data to devices like IP cameras, sensors, and access points without needing extra injectors
• Two SFP fiber slots enable fast and reliable uplinks to a fiber backbone, supporting long-distance and high-bandwidth connections
• Rugged construction ensures operation in harsh industrial environments with resistance to vibration, dust, and temperature fluctuations
• Modular design allows expansion up to twenty-six ports, adapting to growing network requirements
• DIN-rail mounting offers quick and secure installation inside industrial cabinets and enclosures
• Managed with Cisco IOS XE software, allowing familiar configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for Cisco network administrators

Key specs

• Ports: 8 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Power budget: 360 watts shared across PoE+ ports
• Uplink: 2 SFP fiber slots for Gigabit connections
• Management: Cisco IOS XE software
• Mounting: DIN-rail
• Port expansion: Modular architecture supports up to 26 ports
• Environmental: Designed for industrial conditions with vibration and dust resistance, wide temperature tolerance

Connectivity and compatibility

This switch supports a variety of industrial devices requiring power and data over Ethernet, such as IP cameras, sensors, access points, and controllers. The SFP fiber slots provide flexible uplink options to connect with fiber backbones, enabling integration into larger network infrastructures. Its compatibility with Cisco IOS XE software ensures it fits well into existing Cisco Catalyst environments, simplifying network management and reducing deployment time.

Ideal uses and environments

The IE-3300-8P2S-E is well suited to industrial and outdoor settings where networking equipment must endure harsh conditions. It works effectively on manufacturing floors to power and connect quality control cameras, in traffic cabinets to support signals and public Wi-Fi, and at utility substations to bridge legacy serial devices with modern IP networks. This switch is a strong choice for organizations needing a resilient, expandable, and manageable network solution in challenging environments.